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Post by habanero on Jun 8, 2023 9:05:55 GMT -5
Found some new .500 Linebaugh brass for sale.
So I bought it,because why not?
Revolvers can be found,but rifles?
If one were to have a rifle built for that caliber,what action is the easiest?
Ruger no.1,3 and Encore are the only ones I can think of.
Any others I should consider?
Perhaps a lever action?
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Post by kevshell on Jun 8, 2023 9:17:01 GMT -5
I have a Big Horn Armory 500 Linebaugh on order. Cowpuncher is selling one. And I'm having a Ruger No 1 converted. The recommendation is to buy a 375 H&H as it requires less work to make it happen.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jun 8, 2023 10:05:17 GMT -5
I would think that if a Marlin can be converted to 50alaskan, then going to 500L would be possible.
Trapr
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Post by potatojudge on Jun 8, 2023 11:07:40 GMT -5
Single shot conversions are the cheapest and easiest, specifically the Encore or having JES rebore a No 1/3. Lever actions are all an expensive proposition, and while they're cool a 45 Colt or 45-70 can do any practical job a 500 Linebaugh could do.
A pair of Encore barrels would be fun- a 16-18 inch carbine with brake and a 4 inch pistol barrel set up for a red dot or 2x scope.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jun 8, 2023 13:02:45 GMT -5
Or simply getting a Rossi in 454 Casull
Trapr
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Post by habanero on Jun 8, 2023 13:07:13 GMT -5
Or simply getting a Rossi in 454 Casull Trapr They seem about as common as hens teeth unfortunately. I’m all over it if/when I can find one. |
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Post by bearskinner on Jun 8, 2023 18:25:13 GMT -5
I would think that if a Marlin can be converted to 50alaskan, then going to 500L would be possible. Trapr It can be done, but even masters don’t like 500L on an 1895. Here’s the one and only 500LINEBAUGH lever that John built. We named it “the Reason” …….. the reason he would never build another one! |
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Post by bearskinner on Jun 8, 2023 18:43:47 GMT -5
Here’s the early long barreled version, and updated 20 years newer with a 16.5” barrel and laminates. John would shake his head when he saw that marlin.   |
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Post by cddogfan1 on Jun 9, 2023 7:15:37 GMT -5
Could a Remington 788 work. The came factor chambered in 30-30 and 44 mag.
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Post by habanero on Jun 9, 2023 10:07:08 GMT -5
Could a Remington 788 work. The came factor chambered in 30-30 and 44 mag. Found some on the interwebs that claim to have rebarrelled them to .454 Casull. Need to do some more research. |
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Post by kevshell on Jun 9, 2023 10:08:34 GMT -5
There was a 500 S&W bolt action at the big bore shoot in Cody last year. I don't remember the type of action though.
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Post by bearskinner on Jun 9, 2023 11:05:05 GMT -5
I know “timing” of a lever gun is critical.
You think they just feed and shoot everything, but bullet length and style have a lot to do with OAL and feeding.
The Reason shoots 350 and 435 grain flat points well, but I have a round nose, Flat point mold that drops 440’s and 325’s. They’re easier to get in the loading gate too. I started casting those for the 50AK and 50-110 to smooth out feeding issues as well. Single shots obviously eat everything.
If you make a 50 Alaskan or 50-110 single shot, you can shoot 50 bower, 510GNR, 500LINEBAUGH, 500 MAX, or 50AK.
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Post by northerngos on Jun 20, 2023 20:56:40 GMT -5
Here’s the early long barreled version, and updated 20 years newer with a 16.5” barrel and laminates. John would shake his head when he saw that marlin. View AttachmentView AttachmentHow did that one turn out for accuracy and reliability? |
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Post by bearskinner on Jun 20, 2023 21:33:18 GMT -5
It feeds just fine, as long as you work the lever. I’ve had a few flat nose bullets shave a little nose, if racking the lever slowly. I only load for handguns, so it has never been loaded for accuracy loads. It rings steel, but I haven’t loaded for the rifle specifically to test preferred loads.
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Post by northerngos on Jun 20, 2023 22:25:09 GMT -5
Very good.
Thanks for sharing the story, what a neat piece of history!
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